Women's Fitness

STRONG Mum

It is common postpartum to have pains in your back and shoulders – this is caused by postural changes due to lifting, changing, feeding and carrying. We often find ourselves in a hunched position for a prolonged period which, combined with hormonal changes, can be the cause of great discomfort. In those first few months, you will likely be doing a lot of carrying, rocking and feeding in a front-loaded position – the focus being on your baby’s needs and less consideration for your own posture, stability and alignment.

This workout is designed to strengthen your core and posterior chain (the muscles that run down the whole of the backside of your body).

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